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A review by bubblyfemme
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read this book because of the Netflix show, which I absolutely adore.
The show kept very true to the story, which I enjoyed because I felt as if I was doing my normal rewatch of the show. I loved getting to see a little more of Beth’s internal thoughts, and a little bit more about her time in the orphanage.
However, there was a scene taken out in the show (rightfully, in my opinion.) of childhood sexual assault, which is completely brushed over, something I that I think was really irresponsible of the author. Plus the racial slurs which may have been ‘historically accurate’, but were unneeded. the story was written by a white man, so I don't think it was his place to write racism into a story like this.
This is why the story in my opinion does not warrant five stars despite the rest of story, being one of my all-time favourites.
The show kept very true to the story, which I enjoyed because I felt as if I was doing my normal rewatch of the show. I loved getting to see a little more of Beth’s internal thoughts, and a little bit more about her time in the orphanage.
However, there was a scene taken out in the show (rightfully, in my opinion.) of childhood sexual assault, which is completely brushed over, something I that I think was really irresponsible of the author. Plus the racial slurs which may have been ‘historically accurate’, but were unneeded. the story was written by a white man, so I don't think it was his place to write racism into a story like this.
This is why the story in my opinion does not warrant five stars despite the rest of story, being one of my all-time favourites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Drug abuse